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PL wants parliamentary debate to clarify public doubts about generic medicines
The Labour parliamentary group has filed a motion for a parliamentary debate ‘to provide reassurance’ about the effectiveness of generic medicines. It follows remarks by Opposition leader Alex Borg a few weeks ago that a PN government would ensure there were no medicine shortages, and medicines were of good quality, not generics. The Labour Party said those remarks had raised…
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How multiple sclerosis harms a brain long before symptoms appear
In the human brain, neurofilament light chain (NfL, shown in brown) is seen in brain cells and the neural wires that connect them. UCSF researchers found NfL in the bloodstream of patients who would go on to develop multiple sclerosis years later, suggesting that the disease begins to attack nerves well before symptoms appear. Credit: GerryShaw, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike…
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Where to take back unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, Oct. 25
How to dispose of medicine properly Don’t flush drugs, take them to drop-off centers. There are national Prescription Drug Take Back events around the country. Statesman Journal The Michigan State Police, the Detroit Police Department and more will provide collection sites on Saturday, Oct.25, for “Take Back Day” for expired and unwanted prescriptions. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has scheduled…
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Cord blood metabolomics: a window into future heart health
World Health Organisation. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) [Internet]. 2025 [cited 2025 Aug 6]; Available from: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cardiovascular-diseases-(cvds). World Health Organisation. Obesity and overweight [Internet]. 2025 [cited 2025 Aug 6]; Available from: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/obesity-and-overweight. World Health Organisation. Diabetes [Internet]. 2025 [cited 2025 Aug 6]; Available from: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/diabetes. Zhang, D. et al. Multimorbidity of cardiometabolic diseases: prevalence and risk for mortality from one million Chinese…
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Yogurt’s impact on bone health falls short of fracture protection, review finds
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Although yogurt is often praised for its nutrient profile, this review reveals that its real-world impact on adult bone strength remains minimal, highlighting the need for rigorous trials using well-defined yogurt formulations. Review: Impact of yogurt…
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New Age | Antibiotics lose efficacy up to 97 per cent
Representational image. Some widely used antibiotics have lost efficacy up to 97 per cent in Bangladesh because of the misuse of the lifesaving drugs due to unregulated sale, over-prescription, self-medication and incomplete dosing as laws and High Court verdict are hardly followed. A World Health Organization report found that several widely used antibiotics in Bangladesh are…
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New guideline emphasizes conversations about mood, mental health between patients and clinicians
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Depression is a mental illness, and support for depression can improve emotions, thoughts, and well-being. A new guideline from the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care recommends that patients aged 18 and older talk to their health care providers about depression rather than undergo routine screening with standard tools, like questionnaires. The guideline is published…
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How Ozempic Is Changing the Way America Eats
Restaurants across the U.S. are rethinking portion sizes and menus as the popularity of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy leads diners to eat and drink less. Operators such as Clinton Hall and Berg Hospitality Group are introducing smaller dishes or reworking menu staples to emphasize protein and reduce waste. As appetite-suppressing drugs reshape dining habits, many restaurateurs are focusing…
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MRI age clocks reveal how each organ ages differently and predict who develops disease or lives longer
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: By decoding age gaps across the brain, heart, liver, and more, scientists show that no two organs grow old at the same pace, a discovery that could redefine how we predict disease, target therapies, and design…
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Everything you need to know about ‘Ozempic pills’: They’re just around the corner – with plenty to choose from – and the evidence I’ve seen so far is remarkable: DR BRAD MCKAY
Back in the late ’90s, when I was a fresh-faced medical student at Monash University in Melbourne, one of my professors was convinced a wonder drug for weight loss was just around the corner – a magic pill that could melt away fat and change lives. Sadly, that brilliant ‘breakthrough’ didn’t materialise at the time. In fact, it took another…
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